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Yuglamron · Yuglamron

Just a query for those who know. I fill my Diesel tanks in Qld which obviously does not need winter diesel. Do I need an additive added if I still have the Qld diesel in my tanks when in the winter areas. I don't want my diesel waxing up.

Greg9 · Greg9

I have a Living Edge van now 2 and a half years old and with the onset of winter I had to wait till midday when things warmed up to get hot water. I removed the tempering valve from under the van so that hot water runs from the heater to the tap. Any thoughts on this ?

Dougwe · Dougwe

Sorry all but couldn't help myself. Now, I decided to read through pages of stuff after doing the search thing on this great forum but no where does it state if the, for example and in my case I have a van that weighs in at 2.7t so 3t min is needed by the shackle, my shackles have 2t on them BUT is 3t needed per sh...

the rocket · the rocket

hi everyone, we have two water tanks. Do all water tanks have baffles. Strop got told they do not have any. Can anyone confirm this and also, how do we know how much water is in them? Thanks. Rocket

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/Newsletters/Gas-Diesel/July-1-2017.php

meetoo · meetoo

Does anyone know what glue definitely sticks well to the plastic used in the plastic wafer type diesel heater tanks? I have tested Armourflex and several silicon types but they all peel straight off when dry. Cheers, John.

Dougwe · Dougwe

I just had a quote to have a battery minitor fitted to the inside of the Collie. I am registered in VIC but thought I might get one fitted anyway. Shut the front gate! I'm glad I was sitting down at the time the call came through..... $500 I think I'm being had, here in down town Townsville. What do you good p...

albro · albro

Is there any way a cruiseliner can be reduced in length by about 100mm? I haven't actually got a cruiseliner but I am interested in buying one except the garage length (5765mm) is just that little bit too long for my garage. Someone suggested that I should go for the cruiser (without the front boot) but I...

Gavanator · Gavanator

Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...

Eaglemax · Eaglemax

Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...

Griddy · Griddy

Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.

jbrinks · jbrinks

we have a three way THETFORD Fridge . Van is just over two years old. Works without any problems on 240 and on 12v when travelling. We are finding with gas after we open the door it will go up to around 6 degrees ( we have a wireless thermometer) . For example today, not a hot day, fridge in shade, we opened it q...

River Rat · River Rat

Seeking recent and long term feedback from owners in regard to Winjana 5th wheelers

msg · msg

I fixed my water pump without having a clue.!!!! It had been running on after I turned off the tap for some time and was getting worse. All I did, was take off the cover, inspected the little bowel that sticks out. Unscrewed it looked to see if anything was blocking it and screwed it back on. Checked ev...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I am looking at a Satplus Travelsat kit with optional 3240 handheld digital meter. Have any of you been using this system? https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/portable-free-to-air-systems Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 1st of June 2017 07:18:49 PM

gold dandelion · gold dandelion

I have just bought a 4.8kva inverter generator made from I Tech world in Perth, anyone have one of these. weighs 33kg's has wheels like a suit case and an electric start. just looking for positives if any. -- Edited by gold dandelion on Sunday 18th of June 2017 10:00:10 PM

Jack · Jack

I have had to replace both Sphere lighting receiver modules on my 2013 Jayco Sterling ($130 each) and have reprogrammed the individual wall switches without too much problem using the provided instructions . I am a little confused however in to how to setup the Master OFF switches? Anybody out there...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I's time. Yep the time has arrived to ring the fitter man to order the replacement water heater that will take over from the Girrard Instant one. I'm looking at the SW4DEA Gas/Electric. It has 15.1lt. I am solo with no plans to change. Does anyone use this HWS and do you reckon 15.1lts is enough. Lookin...

My390 · My390

Van has been fine to date and having fun. Last night when connected to mains pressure water the tank filler started to leak. Obviously the tank had back filled somehow and was overflowing. Thinking a faulty non return valve maybe between the 12 v pump and the pressure pipes? Van has two fresh water tan...

millsy88 · millsy88

Maybe this has been covered before. I want to install a water pump to do away with the pump action tap in our Jayco Heritage, and have no idea how to go about it. Can someone give me a few pointers as to what type, size and tips on how to approach this please? TIA. Graham

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	Winter Diesel (Preview) Just a query for those who know. I fill my Diesel tanks in Qld which obviously does not need winter diesel. Do I need an additive added if I still have the Qld diesel in my tanks when in the winter areas. I don't want my diesel waxing up.	Yuglamron	9	1526	11:17 AM Aug 12, 2017 by howard barrett
	Hot water (Preview) I have a Living Edge van now 2 and a half years old and with the onset of winter I had to wait till midday when things warmed up to get hot water. I removed the tempering valve from under the van so that hot water runs from the heater to the tap. Any thoughts on this ?	Greg9	10	1122	01:42 PM Aug 11, 2017 by adrian foley
	OH NO, NOT D SHACKLES AGAIN.....YEP ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Sorry all but couldn't help myself. Now, I decided to read through pages of stuff after doing the search thing on this great forum but no where does it state if the, for example and in my case I have a van that weighs in at 2.7t so 3t min is needed by the shackle, my shackles have 2t on them BUT is 3t needed per sh...	Dougwe	36	3964	07:39 PM Aug 10, 2017 by macka17
	Water tanks (Preview) hi everyone, we have two water tanks. Do all water tanks have baffles. Strop got told they do not have any. Can anyone confirm this and also, how do we know how much water is in them? Thanks. Rocket	the rocket	6	1489	06:21 PM Aug 10, 2017 by PeterD
	Which Oil is Better? (Preview) https://www.blackstone-labs.com/Newsletters/Gas-Diesel/July-1-2017.php	aussie_paul	10	1179	07:13 PM Aug 9, 2017 by Bruce and Bev
	Glue (Preview) Does anyone know what glue definitely sticks well to the plastic used in the plastic wafer type diesel heater tanks? I have tested Armourflex and several silicon types but they all peel straight off when dry. Cheers, John.	meetoo	8	1366	06:01 PM Aug 9, 2017 by meetoo
	BREAKAWAY BATTERY MONITOR QUOTE (Preview) I just had a quote to have a battery minitor fitted to the inside of the Collie. I am registered in VIC but thought I might get one fitted anyway. Shut the front gate! I'm glad I was sitting down at the time the call came through..... $500 I think I'm being had, here in down town Townsville. What do you good p...	Dougwe	10	1000	12:43 PM Aug 9, 2017 by macka17
	a'van cruiseliner length (Preview) Is there any way a cruiseliner can be reduced in length by about 100mm? I haven't actually got a cruiseliner but I am interested in buying one except the garage length (5765mm) is just that little bit too long for my garage. Someone suggested that I should go for the cruiser (without the front boot) but I...	albro	10	1498	08:32 AM Aug 7, 2017 by hako
	Welding to caravan frame (Preview) Can anyone advise if it is possible to weld to the frame of my caravan without causing any electrical problems with such things battery charger, solar, A/C and D/C circuits, fridge and anything else electrical in the van. I would make sure that all power was switched off, no connection to 240 volt, and...	Gavanator	14	4327	05:29 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Big Mal
	Cheap wheel bearings (Preview) Thought I'd post this as we have another interesting thread on bearings. Regulars know of my 450kg tare 748kg gross van I made jan 2016. The van axle came assembled with chinese bearings. I purchased a spare set too. And the wheels are 10" with 5-10 tyres. We did 19,000 km on our lap. We've done a further...	Eaglemax	3	1031	05:07 PM Aug 6, 2017 by Big Mal
	Mobicool (Preview) Hi all has anyone used a Waeco coolfun s32. Mobicool. It's like a soft carfridge with 24/12 volt Supposed to cool 20degrees below ambient temp. Just want to use it for fruit and veg in van to free up existing fridge.	Griddy	3	920	07:43 AM Aug 6, 2017 by Mike Harding
	Theft ford Fridge not working well on gas (Preview) we have a three way THETFORD Fridge . Van is just over two years old. Works without any problems on 240 and on 12v when travelling. We are finding with gas after we open the door it will go up to around 6 degrees ( we have a wireless thermometer) . For example today, not a hot day, fridge in shade, we opened it q...	jbrinks	5	671	07:48 PM Aug 5, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	Winjana 5th wheelers (Preview) Seeking recent and long term feedback from owners in regard to Winjana 5th wheelers	River Rat	4	1352	04:53 PM Aug 4, 2017 by PeterD
	Water Pump (Preview) I fixed my water pump without having a clue.!!!! It had been running on after I turned off the tap for some time and was getting worse. All I did, was take off the cover, inspected the little bowel that sticks out. Unscrewed it looked to see if anything was blocking it and screwed it back on. Checked ev...	msg	8	868	06:35 PM Aug 3, 2017 by jules47
	Vast tv... (Preview) I am looking at a Satplus Travelsat kit with optional 3240 handheld digital meter. Have any of you been using this system? https://www.satplus.com.au/collections/portable-free-to-air-systems Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Thursday 1st of June 2017 07:18:49 PM	aussie_paul	24	3211	05:44 PM Aug 3, 2017 by aussie_paul
	generator (Preview) I have just bought a 4.8kva inverter generator made from I Tech world in Perth, anyone have one of these. weighs 33kg's has wheels like a suit case and an electric start. just looking for positives if any. -- Edited by gold dandelion on Sunday 18th of June 2017 10:00:10 PM	gold dandelion	19	1639	04:08 PM Aug 3, 2017 by DMaxer
	Jayco Wireless Lighting Programming Master OFF switch (Preview) I have had to replace both Sphere lighting receiver modules on my 2013 Jayco Sterling ($130 each) and have reprogrammed the individual wall switches without too much problem using the provided instructions . I am a little confused however in to how to setup the Master OFF switches? Anybody out there...	Jack	3	6718	07:30 AM Aug 3, 2017 by Jack
	ORDERING SUBURBAN HOT WATER HEATER (Preview) I's time. Yep the time has arrived to ring the fitter man to order the replacement water heater that will take over from the Girrard Instant one. I'm looking at the SW4DEA Gas/Electric. It has 15.1lt. I am solo with no plans to change. Does anyone use this HWS and do you reckon 15.1lts is enough. Lookin...	Dougwe	10	1144	09:31 AM Aug 1, 2017 by Dougwe
	Water leaking out of tank filler? (Preview) Van has been fine to date and having fun. Last night when connected to mains pressure water the tank filler started to leak. Obviously the tank had back filled somehow and was overflowing. Thinking a faulty non return valve maybe between the 12 v pump and the pressure pipes? Van has two fresh water tan...	My390	8	2188	09:09 PM Jul 31, 2017 by My390
	Fitting a water pump from scratch. (Preview) Maybe this has been covered before. I want to install a water pump to do away with the pump action tap in our Jayco Heritage, and have no idea how to go about it. Can someone give me a few pointers as to what type, size and tips on how to approach this please? TIA. Graham	millsy88	11	1982	01:19 PM Jul 31, 2017 by macka17
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